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CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Poor cut o uneven
- Worn, bent or bose
Made°
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass dis
charge
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
o Mower deck not level
o Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
o Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buitdup of
grass
teaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
o Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
o Frozen idler pulley.
o Frozen blade mandrel.
Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pres i
sure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
,, Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly
installed.
Improper blades used.
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Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels,
Switch is "OFF".
, Bulb(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
o Loose or damaged wMng.
o Blown fuse.
,, Bad battery cell(s).
o Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
,, Faulty alternator.
I CORRECTION
bolt.
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
o Replace blade mandrel.
o Clean around mandrels to
open vent hoies.
Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley.
Reptace b_ade mandrel.
* Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
° Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
Level mower deck.
,_ Check tires for proper air
pressure.
Replace/sharpen
blade.
Tighten blade boll
Clean underside of mower
housing.
, Replace mower drive belt.
,_ Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
o Turn switch 'ON".
Replace bulb(s).
o ChecWreptace light switch.
o Check wiring and connections.
o Replace fuse.
o Replace battery.
,, ChecWclean all connections.
o Replace regulator.
o Replace alternator.
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